How do I tell when my clutch is going/bad?

MJB · 09-10-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeeBabar

First, I am letting the dealer do it because it is under warranty and free for me. Second, check how many 370Z manuals are out there running on the streets and see if everyone now has the Zspeed.

Yes, it is possible that it may happen again. I had the 2010 370Z and it never happened at all in the 4 years before trading it in. Since I do not track or race, I am not going to go after market yet. Once they replace the CSC, I will ask them if it has its own warranty.

Fact is that I have had some 10 new cars and maybe a half dozen used cars in my 44 years of driving cars and I have never had anything major that is after market in any of them except for one stereo in one used car. Mostly, its been filters and oil.

I understand. Might as well make them do their job since its under warranty. Nissan just really pisses me off. The whole "We are going to use GTR fluid in your clutch system" is just a cover up. I guess they want people to think that since the fluid is used on the GT-R its supposed to be magical or something. The csc failure rate is obviously a huge problem.... IMO bigger than the whole steering lock issue. I feel if you have a stock csc, it's inevitable that IT WILL fail.

ZeeBabar · 09-10-2014, 01:32 PM

Actually, the GTR fluid is legit. When my dealership placed an order for a CSC and fluids, the GTR fluid did not come along and so we had to wait till today. It arrived today and they intend to start working on this afternoon. Said they might be able to finish this afternoon.

SwissCheese · 09-10-2014, 08:21 PM

I just noticed that my clutch doesn't always catch right away between 2nd and 3rd when I'm 'flooring' it up with entrance ramp onto the interstate. It happens only when I'm trying to shift as fast as I can, though. I suppose I should take it easy. . .

Mbreese · 09-10-2014, 10:25 PM

No such thing as to many questions or a bad one as well ! That's what forums are for "knowledge" I myself am glad to see you enthusiasm for taking care of your Z ! That being said I agree with Kenchan

09-10-2014, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	I just noticed that my clutch doesn't always catch right away between 2nd and 3rd when I'm 'flooring' it up with entrance ramp onto the interstate. It happens only when I'm trying to shift as fast as I can, though. I suppose I should take it easy. . . __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

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09-10-2014, 01:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	Actually, the GTR fluid is legit. When my dealership placed an order for a CSC and fluids, the GTR fluid did not come along and so we had to wait till today. It arrived today and they intend to start working on this afternoon. Said they might be able to finish this afternoon.

09-10-2014, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mbreese Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cartersville,Ga Posts: 331 Drives: Metalic-Gray,09 370Z Rep Power: 32	No such thing as to many questions or a bad one as well ! That's what forums are for "knowledge" I myself am glad to see you enthusiasm for taking care of your Z ! That being said I agree with Kenchan